Wednesday, 8 December 2010

Golf Tips Don't Work

The average golfer will try hundreds of golf tips a year. They will get the golf tips from friends, golf magazines, newsletters, golf shows, etc. Some of these golf tips are valid and can improve a golfers swing but the problem with the valid golf tips is how the golfer applies them.

The average golfer on the driving range will go in circles trying all kinds of golf tips. They will warm up then start the routine of trying all kinds of golf tips. Maybe the golfer recently read a golf tip in a golf magazine so they give it a try. Sometimes the golfer will hit a few good shots and think they have found a missing link in their quest to fix their swing. As all golfers know this will not last long, and the golfer will be back to hitting the ball like they have for years.

Why do golfers think that a golf tip can change their swing permanently for the better? Changing muscle memory is much more involved than this. It takes many repetitions and practice to change a certain part of a golf swing. This is why it is so important to always be practicing only the correct changes that will truly make a difference in a golf swing. Next it is very important to have a system that will be efficient and promote the fastest and most accurate change in muscle memory.

It can take at least 30 days to change muscle memory in any golf swing. Most of the time for this change to become permanent and performed unconsciously it takes even longer than this. It is reported that Tiger Woods took over a year to make his swing changes with Hank Haney. Now look at his performance.

So get out of the typical average golfer routine and start a system that will make a true difference in your golf game. Sure it will take some time and a little money but wouldn't you much rather see consistent progress when you play and practice. The opposite to this is do what you have been doing for years, waste time, always be the same golfer and never improve. Your current practice system will never change you golf swing.

If you are a beginner golfer you are at an advantage. Start learning to develop a swing the right way and never be an average golfer. Learn golf right from the beginning.

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